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refdesk.com is a reference portal containing links to hundreds, if not thousands, of quality reference resources on the internet.
There are reference sites, and then there's refdesk.com.
I was always fascinated by the reference desk at my school or local library. There were always hundreds of books, encyclopedias and other materials that you could find in that one special place.
Refdesk.com is the internet version of exactly that. Just like the library version, I could spend hours browsing the various materials that refdesk.com points to.
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Refdesk.com is a "portal" site, which means that its primary purpose in life is to list other sites that contain reference information. That may not seem like much, until you actually take a look at the thousands of incredibly valuable reference links that refdesk.com includes. These are both resources you've probably heard of, and many more - just as valuable - that you likely haven't. Heck, whether you've heard of them or not, if you're like me just remembering all these resources when you need them can be a trick that refdesk.com solves quite nicely.
Refdesk.com is well organized, and all links are actually reviewed (by a real person!) prior to being added. To quote: "On the Internet since 1995, refdesk indexes and reviews quality, credible, and timely reference resources that are free and family-friendly."
The internet has always held a promise of "free information for everyone" that somehow seems to fall short as we find questionable sources, misleading information, and all too often just plain junk. Refdesk.com, on the other hand, delivers on the internet's promise by including free, trusted, authoritative and legitimate resources - all in one place.
Refdesk.com is free, supported by advertising and donations. For donations over a certain amount, you can get access to an ad-free version of the site.
If you're looking for facts, information, answers, or just think "there's gotta be an on-line reference for that", then refdesk.com is the place to go.
I recommend it.
Article C2542 - December 14, 2008
Leo A. Notenboom has been playing with computers since he
was required to take a programming class in 1976. An 18 year career as a programmer at Microsoft soon followed.
After "retiring" in 2001, Leo started Ask Leo! in 2003 as a place for answers
to common computer and technical questions. More about Leo.
It is great for family information where the young could devote their time instead of drugs and gangsterism. Keep up the good work for a better world.
Posted by: dioscoro g. peligro at December 14, 2008 8:46 PMI'd like to recommend Internet Public Library (IPL.org). I find it better organized and less overwhelming than Refdesk.
Posted by: g. oliver at September 28, 2010 11:41 AMQuite comprehensive indeed. As g. oliver stated, it can be a bit overwhelming [I have ADHD]. Too bad it isn't customizable allowing what you need the most on top. Then again, I could also click the link then add that site to my reference folder. Or, just add refdesk.com to my favorites.
I found it best to collect reference sites before you actually need them. A real time saver.
Posted by: GREG JACKSON at February 7, 2012 6:01 PM